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Japan nappy maker shifts from babies to adults: Since 2011, sales of adult nappies have outpaced those for infants in Japan as its population ages.
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Japan FX Chief Calls Yen’s Slump Unusual, Vows to Act if Needed: Japan’s top currency official said recent yen weakness is odd and out of line with current ...
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Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
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Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
Japanese city to allow kids to miss 3 days of school per year for more family time - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ's rate hike outlook: Core inflation in Japan's capital slowed in March and factory output unexpectedly slid in ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/tokyo-inflation-slows-march-clouding-rate-hike-outlook-2024-03-28/
Takerufuji captures historic title at Spring Grand Tournament:
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Quick Glance: Takerufuji Makes History with Victory at Spring Tournament
- No. 17 maegashira Takerufuji receives the Emperor’s Cup after his historic win at the Spring Grand Tournament in Osaka.
- Takerufuji, the lowest-ranked wrestler in the makuuchi division as a No. 17 maegashira, became the first in 110 years to win the championship in his debut in the top tier.
NATO considers shooting down Russian missiles near its borders – Polish Foreign Ministry
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Quick Glance: NATO Considers Taking Action Against Russian Missile Threats - Polish Foreign Ministry
- An option being discussed involves NATO potentially taking action against Russian missiles heading towards the North Atlantic Alliance territory.
- The violation of Polish airspace by a Russian missile over the weekend was seen as a test of the strength and vigilance of the Polish Armed Forces, according to Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrzej Shejna.
- Shejna emphasized the importance of Russia not imposing rules on the Alliance and stated that NATO will assert its position in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
- Poland's Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, mentioned that Poland would have responded by downing the Russian missile if any indications pointed towards a target within Polish territory.
US military command in Japan to be revamped, FT reports: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan next month to ...
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Hand-dyed Banners for Children’s Day Prepared by Saga Pref. Artists
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TSS cases "in various countries": Tokyo comments on deadly wave of infections: In Japan, cases of infection with toxic shock syndrome, or TSS for short ...
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BOJ's Tamura calls for slow but steady policy normalisation: Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura said on Wednesday the central bank must proceed slowly ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/bojs-tamura-calls-slow-steady-policy-normalisation-2024-03-27/
Warner Bros. Discovery to Expand Anime Production in Japan: Warner Bros. Discovery is to expand anime production in Japan as it sees the category reaching ...
variety.com/2024/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-anime-production-japan-1235949405/
In Japan, even Taylor Swift can't make it to the top of the music charts: TOKYO -- Japanese, who previously favored musical artists from the U.S ...
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Easy Japanese news in translation: 101-year-old locomotive retires in Kumamoto Prefecture - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
US, Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years, FT reports: The U.S. and Japan are planning the biggest upgrade to their security alliance ...
reuters.com/world/us-japan-plan-biggest-upgrade-security-pact-more-than-60-years-ft-reports-2024-03-24/
Imperial Palace Street Opens for Cherry Blossom Viewing; Most Trees Not Yet in Bloom
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240323-176266/
Craftsman’s works spreads nationwide through furniture with no nails: Yuji Takahashi uses a traditional technique called 'sashimono,' by which grooves are carved ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/society/hiroshima-furniture-craftsman/
Bank of Japan ends era of negative interest rates: Central bank becomes world’s last to unwind ultra-loose monetary policy as country puts decades of deflation ...
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Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Poland on alert as western Ukraine, Kyiv hit by 'massive' Russian air attack: Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv came under a "massive" ...
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Quick Glance: 'Massive' Russian Air Attack Hits Ukraine and Kyiv; Poland Reports Airspace Violation
- Russia and Ukraine engaged in deadly aerial attacks, including the seizure of the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske by Russia.
- Kyiv and Lviv regions were attacked, with Poland raising its military readiness.
- No casualties or damage were reported, and the city's air defenses intercepted about a dozen missiles.
- The US and Poland demand explanations from Russia, while Ukraine targeted Russian ships in Crimea.
A World Full of Missiles: What Mass Proliferation Means for Global Security: Mass proliferation's meaning for global security.
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JERA, Exxon to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in US
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2 men die at nursing home in southwest Japan in suspected murders - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240323/p2a/00m/0na/002000c
After 9 yrs, Yokohama comes back as No. 1 cruise ship port in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Bernese dialect: Stuwi Aebersold (formerly Phon Roll) has a new band: Stuwi Aebersold was a guitarist with Phon Roll. Together with Züri West they provided the ...
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Japan's tale of two economies: BOJ hike and stock boom yet to trickle down: TOKYO -- As labor unions at Japan's largest corporations celebrated their ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Japan-s-tale-of-two-economies-BOJ-hike-and-stock-boom-yet-to-trickle-down
Japan's Feb. factory output falls 0.1% on weak auto sector - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's industrial output in February fell 0.1 percent from the ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0bu/006000c
Kobayashi Pharma confirms 5th death linked to its supplements - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Friday that it has confirmed a ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240329/p2g/00m/0na/020000c
Empress Dowager Shoken’s Waka Poems Translated into English
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240325-176539/
Ikigai Fruits Now Delivering $89 Japanese Strawberries, $120 Melons to US: Previously unattainable fruit can now be delivered straight to your door.
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How to Invest in Japan: Which ETFs to Buy For Japan Stock Market: The country’s stock market is booming, but the first rate hike since 2007 may temper the rally.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/how-to-invest-in-japan-which-etfs-to-buy-for-japan-stock-market
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Lower hedging costs reveal Japan investors' confidence in weak yen bets: Three-month yen basis swaps, which indicate decreasing demand for hedging the more they ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/26/economy/weak-yen-hedge/
Japan stocks have 'more upside' amid weak yen: BlackRock's Larry Fink: TOKYO -- Japan's economy seems to have "turned a corner," and its stock ...
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‘Shogun’ reimagined for new generation of TV viewers: In 1980, when James Clavell’s blockbuster historical novel “Shogun” was turned into a TV miniseries ...
japantoday.com/category/entertainment/james-clavell%E28099s-%E28098shogun%E28099-is-reimagined-for-a-new-generation-of-tv-viewers
Princess Aiko to Make Solo Trip to Ise Jingu for 1st Time
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240319-175384/
Closing ceremony held for sole elementary school in Japan's fastest-aging village - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2a/00m/0na/013000c
Several injured as Russia targets Kyiv in missile attack, mayor says: Russia launched a missile attack on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early on Thursday ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240321-several-injured-as-russia-targets-kyiv-in-missile-attack-mayor-says
Quick Glance: Russian Missile Attack Injures 10 in Kyiv
- Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and damaging several residential buildings and industrial facilities.
- Air defense systems in and around Kyiv reportedly intercepted about three dozen Russian missiles, including ballistic ones, according to Serhii Popko, head of the city military administration.
- Vitali Klitschko, Kyiv's mayor, reported impacts in various parts of the city causing fires and injuries. Ukrainian forces are struggling with shortages in troops and ammunition, hampering their ability to counter Russian assaults.
- Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, visited Kyiv urging Republican lawmakers to release the blocked aid package for Ukraine. President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need for additional air defense systems to protect lives.
Japanese chocolatier conquers Belgium: When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19, he spoke not a word of French and had no clue what he ...
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Japan land prices rise most in 33 years, but foreign investors shy away: TOKYO -- The value of land in Japan has climbed by an average of 2.3% on the year ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Property/Japan-land-prices-rise-most-in-33-years-but-foreign-investors-shy-away
Ship accident off Japan: tanker carrying 980 tons of chemicals capsized: Eight dead, one survivor and two missing: a South Korean tanker with 980 tons of ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/20/schiffsungluck-vor-japan-tanker-mit-980-tonnen-chemikalien-gekentert
Dollar Tops 151 Yen for 1st Time in 4 Months
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People in Japan await bloom of sakura cherry blossoms: A weather information firm says central Tokyo will have to wait a little longer to enjoy cherry blossoms ...
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Itochu and BCG team on AI-powered business consulting in Japan: TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Itochu and U.S.-based Boston Consulting Group will start a joint ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Itochu-and-BCG-team-on-AI-powered-business-consulting-in-Japan
Partial Suspension of Express Trains on JR Sobu Line for Signal Confirmation, Sakura to Tokyo Station
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'Curse of the Colonel' KFC statue disposed of in Osaka: A plastic statue of Kentucky Fried Chicken's founder Colonel Sanders that was a lucky charm for ... Show more
Scientists say tectonic plate tearing apart under Pacific Ocean from Japan to New Zealand
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Satire TV show strikes a generation-spanning chord in Japan: 'Extremely Inappropriate' uses a time-traveling protagonist to humorously highlight the gap between ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/03/29/tv-streaming/extremely-inappropriate-tv-netflix/
Poland activates aircraft after Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine enters its airspace
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Quick Glance: Poland's Response to Russian Missile Attack: Aircraft Mobilization
- In response to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized its own and allied aircraft on the night of 23-24 March.
- The Polish military observed intense military activity by the Russian Federation.
- It was noted that increased noise levels, particularly in the country's southeastern region, were expected due to the heightened activity of Polish and allied aircraft.
- During the night, 14 Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Olenya airfield in Russia, initiating missile launches and air-raid alerts that lasted for two hours.
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project: Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after ...
omanobserver.om/article/1151561/world/asia/japan-unveils-next-generation-passenger-plane-project
Sakura stories revisited: Getting in the mood for hanami: We are revisiting some past content on the science, economics and culture of cherry blossom season.
japantimes.co.jp/podcast/2024/03/25/deep-dive/sakura-hanami-season/
MLB pulls plug on clubs' ties with NPB teams: The order has also forced MLB clubs to sever ties with pro teams from Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/baseball/mlb-npb-ties-severed/
Japan confirms first human-to-human transmission of tick-borne SFTS virus: A doctor became infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/science-health/first-person-to-person-sfts-infection-japan/
Shares in Australia, HK edges higher, while Japan, China stocks decline: Treasuries were mostly steady following a rally on Friday that wiped seven basis points ...
business-standard.com/world-news/shares-in-australia-hk-edges-higher-while-japan-china-stocks-decline-124032500376_1.html
Some BOJ members saw sharp rate hikes as unnecessary at March meeting - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240328/p2g/00m/0bu/020000c
Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Rivalry With Japan: Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/19/world/asia/ohtani-japan-south-korea.html
Proactive Pacifism, Arms Exports, and Japan’s Quest to Be ‘One of the Good Guys’: The Kishida administration’s decision to export advanced fighter jets is part ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/proactive-pacifism-arms-exports-and-japans-quest-to-be-one-of-the-good-guys/
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After clash, China warns Philippines over escalation in South China Sea: China's Defense Ministry issued the warning a day after Manila accused Beijing of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/asia-pacific/politics/china-philippines-south-china-sea-escalation/
Japan's renewed push for homegrown airliner faces turbulent path: TOKYO -- Japan's new effort to develop a next-generation airliner by 2035 will seek to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Aerospace-Defense-Industries/Japan-s-renewed-push-for-homegrown-airliner-faces-turbulent-path
Reuters Tankan indicates business confidence in Japanese economy is improving: Confidence at big Japanese companies rebounded to a three-month high in March ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/reuters-tankan-indicates-business-confidence-japanese-economy-is-improving-2024-03-20/
How switching from a smart to a flip phone saved me: To stop the endless doomscrolling, some people are turning the clock back and switching to 'dumbphones.'
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/smartphone-addiction-japan-flip-phones/
World’s First ‘Dragon Ball’ Theme Park to Be Built in Saudi Arabia
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Quick Glance: Dragon Ball Z Theme Park to Open in Riyadh
- Middle Eastern fans rejoice as Dragon Ball theme park set to open in Riyadh, complete with over 30 attractions, including a 70-meter high Shenron with a roller coaster inside.
- The park will feature seven different areas that recreate iconic locations from the manga like Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus's Planet, allowing fans to experience the adventure from the beginning.
- Dragon Ball franchise, popularized globally in 1984, has a massive fan base mourning the recent passing of creator Akira Toriyama.
- The series Dragon Ball, which debuted in 1984, has grown to become one of the best-selling manga series ever and has popularized manga across the globe with its exciting anime adaptations.
Swimming: Mizuki Hirai, Rikako Ikee qualify for Olympics in 100 butterfly - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240319/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c
Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in cholesterol supplement scare: TOKYO: A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/28/japan-drugmaker-reports-two-more-deaths-in-cholesterol-supplement-scare
Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
- Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.
- Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.
- Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.
- The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
Dai Nippon Printing to mass produce photomasks for Rapidus chip: TOKYO -- Dai Nippon Printing will begin mass producing photomasks, used in printing ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Dai-Nippon-Printing-to-mass-produce-photomasks-for-Rapidus-chip
More Companies Use Alumni Networks to Rehire, Work with Former Employees
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240328-177092/
Japan’s first rate hike in 17 years unlikely to dent Singdollar’s strength against yen anytime soon
straitstimes.com/business/economy/japan-s-first-rate-hike-in-17-years-unlikely-to-dent-singdollar-s-strength-against-yen-anytime-soon
SS Rajamouli shares post as 110-year-old Takarazuka company in Japan adapts RRR as Broadway play. Watch
hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/ss-rajamouli-shares-post-as-110-year-old-takarazuka-company-in-japan-adapts-rrr-as-broadway-play-watch-101711156655714.html
Japan's Aeon to even out pay between part- and full-time workers: TOKYO -- Japanese retailer Aeon will start boosting wages for part-time workers at 40 group ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/Japan-s-Aeon-to-even-out-pay-between-part-and-full-time-workers
Is Rahm Emanuel the 'Japan hand' Democrats have been searching for?: WASHINGTON -- Monday marks two years since Rahm Emanuel, U.S. President Joe Biden's ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Is-Rahm-Emanuel-the-Japan-hand-Democrats-have-been-searching-for
Stolen R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R Saved From Shipping Container at the Last Minute: This famous R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R was driven by Lewis Hamilton before it was ...
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Bitchu Matsuyama Castle: The highest fortress in Japan: Nestled near the peak of Mount Gagyu, at an impressive elevation of 430 meters, lies the awe-inspiring ...
japantoday.com/category/features/travel/bitchu-matsuyama-castle-the-highest-fortress-in-japan
Rare Okinawa flying fox back in the wild after brush with death: The fruit bats of Okinawa's Daito islands are a designated national natural monument whose image ...
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One collector’s high mountain road to Hokusai: A professor’s 30-year dream of assembling a complete set of “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/arts/design/katsushika-hokusai-prints-auction.html
German foreign minister tries to change Scholz's mind about supplying Ukraine with Taurus missiles
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/15/7446723/
Akira Toriyama and the True Source of Japanese Soft Power: Effective cultural diplomacy ultimately rests on the shoulders of creatives and artists looking to ...
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The world's biggest chips producer is on a high-speed hiring spree: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to have 100,000 employees around the world ...
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BOJ policy shift not yet a turning point for Japan's economy: Masaaki Shirakawa is a distinguished guest professor at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo and a ...
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Cat That Fell Into Toxic Chemicals Puts a City in Japan on Alert: The animal fell into a tank of chemicals at a plating factory in Fukuyama and then wandered off ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/world/asia/cat-chemicals-fukuyama-japan.html
Chocolate mushroom-shaped earbuds sell out in 10 minutes: TOKYO -- Limited-edition wireless earbuds made to look like a mushroom-shaped chocolate snack ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Electronics/Chocolate-mushroom-shaped-earbuds-sell-out-in-10-minutes
Wave of Russian missiles strikes Ukraine’s Kyiv, wounds more than a dozen: Dozens of cruise and ballistic missiles shot down over Kyiv in the first large attack ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/21/wave-of-russian-missiles-strikes-ukraines-kyiv-wounds-more-than-10
The world’s first Dragon Ball theme park has just been announced and it’s going to be huge
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